Cubs will hire Craig Counsell to replace David Ross as manager

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The Cubs will hire former Brewers manager Craig Counsell to replace David Ross.In a shocking move, the Cubs reportedly intend to hire Craig Counsell to replace David Ross as manager. The move was first reported by Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic.

Counsell’s contract with the Brewers expired on Oct. 31 and he was considering either staying in Milwaukee or moving to the New York Mets or Cleveland Guardians. The Guardians were ruled out when they hired Oakland A’s bullpen coach Stephen Vogt to replace Terry Francona, who retired at the end of this season.

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